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ABOUT Corfield
A tiny historic Outback town it may be, with its resident population of 158, but it has a big heart. A former Cobb and Co Coach staging point, Corfield is the social centre for local graziers and their families. The Corfield Pub identifies this small community, which is dependent on the cattle and sheep industries along with some tourism.
Corfield has a rich history with links to the Great Shearers’ Strike. But the latest claim to fame is probably its proximity to the dinosaur skeleton of a 20 to 30-tonne sauropod that once grazed the area.
Corfield is located 83 kilometres northwest of the frontier town of Winton. Travelling the fully sealed Winton to Hughenden Road you are likely to be greeted by the tumbleweeds.
Play a game of tennis, get a cricket match going on the local cricket pitch or just relax in the hospitable atmosphere. Magical moments can be experienced by viewing the incredible sunsets, sitting under the night sky, enjoying a brilliant view of the stars, and moon, and the occasional passing unidentified flying object.
The Corfield Races are held each year at the beginning of August. There is plenty of room on site free of charge for caravan and tent dwellers or just roll out your swag. Stay overnight and enjoy a full evening of entertainment with music and the Quickshears Competition. A recovery session the next morning encourages overnighters to rally and join the locals as they celebrate the success of the previous day.
A less formal event but equally entertaining and welcoming is when the Western Picnic Race Club conducts a two-day event around April. At these races, you will experience flag starts and a mix of amateur and professional jockeys.
Experience adventure, country life and outback hospitality in this remote rural community.
Places to stay near Corfield
Ayrshire Downs, near Winton
73 kmAyrshire Downs Caravan & Camping is a property steeped in Australian history.
MoreOlive Grove
99 kmOlive Grove features a collection of relaxing spaces inspired by natural elements nestled in the heart of Winton Queensland.
MoreWinton Outback Motel
99 kmThe Winton Outback Motel is a 25 room property, with a mixture of Queen, King and Family rooms in Standard as well as Premium options.
MoreNorth Gregory Hotel
100 kmThe personality of the North Gregory Hotel reflects the history and ambience of yesteryear whilst providing all the comforts of today.
MoreRangelands Outback Camp
100 kmRangelands Outback Camp is an exclusive 6 (six) tent camp for only 12 pampered guests.
MoreLittle Grove
100 kmThis is a hosted stay through Hipcamp, below is the information provided by the Host regarding their offering. Little Grove is half an acre of flat land one street back from the main street of Winton. It is one to five minute walk to iconic Winton hotels such as, The North Gregory, The Aussie and […]
MoreRest Easi Motel
127 kmThe Rest Easi Motel is located on Richmond Hill on the Western side of Hughenden. This quiet and spacious motel offers clean, well appointed accommodation.
MoreHughenden Allan Terry Caravan Park
127 kmAllan Terry Caravan is beautiful, spacious accommodation suited to the whole family.
MoreRoyal Hotel Resort Hughenden
127 kmStay at the Royal Hotel Resort on you next visit to Hughenden.
MoreHughenden Habitats
127 kmWelcome to Hughenden Habitats, Hughenden’s newest accommodation facility – the perfect base to explore the beauty and history of Hughenden.
MoreStarGazers Pet Friendly Fully Fenced
127 kmLocated in the town centre of Hughenden – this half acre block is a completely fenced for your furry friends.
MoreHughenden RV Park
127 kmThere is free camping available at the Hughenden RV Park for fully self-contained vehicles.
MoreGreat Western Hotel
128 kmExperience the true Australian hospitality in the heart of the Outback.
MoreThings to see and do near Corfield
Lake Fred Tritton has a relaxed, yet energetic vibe and is bursting with activities to excite the whole family.
Lake Fred Tritton
86 km
Built from local flagstone rock the Cambridge Downs Heritage Display Centre is a replica of the original Cambridge Downs Homestead built in the late 1860’s.
Cambridge Downs Heritage Display Centre
86 km
When travelling the Overlanders Way, between Townsville and Mount Isa, the Jack Brown Lions Park at Richmond presents itself as a halfway stopover.
Jack Brown Lions Park
86 km
Visiting Australia’s premier marine fossil museum, Kronosaurus Korner, is an unforgettable prehistoric adventure.
Kronosaurus Korner
86 km
Richmond Golf Club in Queensland offers a distinctive outback golfing experience that combines the sport with the region’s rich history and natural beauty.
Richmond Golf Club
87 km
Unlock your inner-palaeontologist and explore Australia’s ancient marine past at Richmond’s Free Fossil Hunting Sites.
Richmond Fossil Hunting Sites
87 km
Wander through the Bush Tucker Garden and be educated on the regions native plants and their traditional purposes.
Bush Tucker Garden
87 km
Winton Golf Club delivers a true outback golf experience, where sand greens, natural fairways, and sweeping horizons create a course full of character.
Winton Golf Club
99 km
Inside the heritage listed Corfield and Fitzmaurice building awaits one of the nation’s most comprehensive displays of Australian Dinosaur fossils.
Corfield and Fitzmaurice Building
100 km
The Royal Theatre Winton is an iconic open-air theatre built in 1918 and is just one of two open-air theatres still operating in Australia.
The Royal Open-Air Theatre Winton
100 km
Bladensburg National Park is a large park protecting Mitchell Grass Downs and Channel Country.
Bladensburg National Park
100 km
The Lilleyvale Hills are set on the edge of Winton Shire and Boulia Shire on the Kennedy Developmental Road.
Cawnpore Lookout and Lilleyvale Hills
100 kmWhile at Corfield why not try these Tours
Red Dirt Tours Pty Ltd
81 kmRed Dirt Tours is your Winton touring specialist and offers a number of tours to the spectacular natural and man-made attractions of the Winton region.
MoreElite Aviation Services Pty Ltd
81 kmBased in Winton, Queensland, Elite Aviation Services offers helicopter and plane scenic flights and charters over the spectacular landscape around Winton and the Diamantina River.
MoreOutback Aussie Tours – Extended Tours
160 kmExplore Outback Queensland and beyond with Outback Aussie Tours, a multi-award winning touring company and Savannah Guides accredited operator.
MoreOutback Pioneers
209 kmOutback Pioneers’ award-winning outback tours and experiences, based in Longreach, is all about holidays and experiences that bring the pioneer past to life.
MoreOutback Aussie Tours – Outback Rail Adventure Day Tours
209 kmThe Outback Rail Adventure is Outback Aussie Tours’ newest tourism experience reconnecting visitors with the romance of rail.
MoreOutback Aussie Tours – Day Tours
209 kmOutback Aussie Tours is a family-owned local operator with over 35 years of experience and unrivalled local Outback Queensland knowledge, passion and connections.
MoreQueensland Helicopters
211 kmQueensland Helicopters is a family owned business that prides itself on customer service and safety.
MoreCobbold Gorge Tours
243 kmDeep in the heart of the Gulf Savannah region of Far North Queensland is a hidden outback oasis – Cobbold Gorge.
MoreStratford Country
291 kmStratford Country offers immersive tours of Indigenous and Pioneer history and modern beef production for self-contained caravaners on all-inclusive weekends.
MoreTalaroo Hot Springs Tours
315 kmIn the heart of the Gulf Savannah Way in outback Tropical North Queensland, Talaroo’s magical landscape is alive with the culture of the Ewamian people.
MoreUndara Lava Tube Tours
338 kmStep Into A Land Of Ancient Wonders The Undara Lava Tubes are a place like no other. They are the longest lava tube cave system in the world. The remnants of a volcanic eruption that started 190,000 years ago, when the Undara Volcano released enough lava to fill Sydney Harbour three times over. This is […]
MoreDiscovery Experiences – Undara
339 kmOnly 3½ hours drive from Cairns and four hours from Townsville in Tropical North Queensland, you’ll discover a land so different in contrasts…. Undara.
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